Opinion Maritime Pilotage - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
by André Gaillard - published on 17 February 2021
Video Shiphandling: Stopping & Speed vector
published on 17 June 2021
Video The difference between Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage
published on 14 July 2020
Using pictures and sketches, this video finally explains the difference between gross tonnage (GRT) and net tonnage (NRT); the ship spaces that are included/excluded in their calculation; and the importance of these terms to ship owners.
Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).
Article Rosmorport’s icebreakers completed over 2,400 pilotage operations
published on 20 January 2021
Video Maritime Tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II On the River Mersey
published on 19 September 2022
All working vessels on the River Mersey gathered in front of the Three Graces – Liver Building, Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building. The formation included pilot launch boats, RNLI Lifeboats, river tugs, Mersey Ferries and the Disney Magic cruise liner. They all blew their whistles in tribute to The Sovereign, who passed away last week. River tugs will perform Fleur De Lis – spraying water from their fire cannons. Vessels currently within Liverpool and Wirral dock systems,...
Video Webcam Duluth Bayfront
published on 28 October 2020
Article Tampa Bay Harbor Pilots, USA
by Fox13 News - published on 17 November 2022
Video HURON SPIRIT - PILOT BOAT - Upbound Port Huron, Michigan 8-25-2020
published on 26 August 2020
Article Study: A Real-Time Method for Time-to-Collision Estimation from Aerial Images
published on 16 March 2022
Vessels are required by law to have a trained maritime pilot on board responsible for safely navigating the ship to its desired destination. However, ensuring safe navigation inside dock environments is demanding as mistakes can be extremely costly, time-consuming to correct, and even fatal. An assisting tool working autonomously to support the maritime pilot by predicting possible collisions would lower the risk involved with navigating the vessel.